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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.43, 15,419.19 and 2,488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.43, 15,419.19 and 2,488.23 is: 3,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.43 : 15,419.19 = 2,488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.43/15,419.19 = 2,488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.43x = 15,419.19 × 2,488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.43x = 38,366,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,478.69/10,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.35

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